Omega Seamaster 1950's just found

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In a box of my deceased Fathers stuff. I never paid any attention to it for about a decade. Thought I would do a Google search based on pictures of similarity. Not much out there...perhaps rare. I think the markers are "sharks tooth". It runs smoothly. I know nothing about this watch and would appreciate any expert info and value. Thanks in advance.

 
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Bracelet missing end links. Probably a 50X caliber movement. Get a watch maker to pop the back. Get reference number on inside back and caliber # on movement. Take pictures of movement
 
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Bracelet missing end links. Probably a 50X caliber movement. Get a watch maker to pop the back. Get reference number on inside back and caliber # on movement. Take pictures of movement
Ok. Thanks Don.
 
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As DON said. It's a shame that the end links are missing. A complete 7912 bracelet is valuable. Nonetheless, you have a vintage Omega Seamaster that will likely clean up very well. I'd keep it and wear it. It's a nice way to remember your father.
 
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Even without Endlinks (although one is present - what is the number on the underside?) a 7912 is worth several hundred £.

I’m undecided whether the dial is original or not as the picture is poor but a few hundred for the watch as well. More if the dial is original and clean.
 
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That's true, even if there is one genuine 7912 end link, it's valuable. I am also not sure whether the dial is original, but it's still nice that he has the watch from his father.
 
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Even without Endlinks (although one is present - what is the number on the underside?) a 7912 is worth several hundred £.

I’m undecided whether the dial is original or not as the picture is poor but a few hundred for the watch as well. More if the dial is original and clean.
It looks like the number 4. Maybe this is a better pic.

 
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As for the watch, I'm inclined to think that it's a 2577 and that it's original. Here's an example for the dial text.
 
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4’s are not in the same league as 6’s but they still have value
 
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I’d agree dial seems original from that pic but clearly has ageing so not a top example. Probably £600-700 value wise.
 
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Bracelet missing end links. Probably a 50X caliber movement. Get a watch maker to pop the back. Get reference number on inside back and caliber # on movement. Take pictures of movement
I think it would be more likely a calibre 354 or maybe even 352
 
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That's a really nice watch from your dad, you are very lucky ! I might consider to sell the bracelet and end link, put some of the funds towards a service and a strap, and then use the rest as a down payment on your next watch, assuming you become a watch addict like everyone else here.
 
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That's a really nice watch from your dad, you are very lucky ! I might consider to sell the bracelet and end link, put some of the funds towards a service and a strap, and then use the rest as a down payment on your next watch, assuming you become a watch addict like everyone else here.
That might be an idea. I stopped wearing watches years ago because I kept destroying them by not taking them off while rebuilding car engines etc. I would like to find an old Citizen diver that I had given to me as a kid and destroyed it...sentimental. lol.
 
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Great watch. Boy would I enjoy wearing that. Hope you get a sympathetic service and wear it whenever you are in the mood.
 
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As for the watch, I'm inclined to think that it's a 2577 and that it's original. Here's an example for the dial text.
It won’t be a 2577 as those have a screw on back but there was a bumper model with a press on back whose number I forget. 2767 maybe. Or it’s a later 50x model like the 2846. My money is on 2767
 
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It won’t be a 2577 as those have a screw on back but there was a bumper model with a press on back whose number I forget. 2767 maybe. Or it’s a later 50x model like the 2846. My money is on 2767
yes, most likely ref 2767 with cal 354 👍
 
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yes, most likely ref 2767 with cal 354 👍

My 2767 for comparison purposes (and before I had it serviced)
 
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It won’t be a 2577 as those have a screw on back but there was a bumper model with a press on back whose number I forget. 2767 maybe. Or it’s a later 50x model like the 2846. My money is on 2767
Ah, good point I agree 2767.
 
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It has beefy lugs.

Have a 354 movement on the bench so my initial reaction is a bumper and that would be the one.

I think it is a nice watch.

I actually prefer leather straps, but that could be that I look at these from a unisex point of view since I am female. These watches are fairly small.
 
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Funnily enough, my wrists are small too 🫢